Pastry is a dough of flour, water and shortening that may be savoury or sweetened. Sweetened pastries are often described as bakers' confectionery

A muffin is an individual-sized, baked quick bread product. Muffins in the United States are similar to cupcakes in size and cooking methods, the main difference being that cupcakes tend to be sweet

Ingredients. 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature. 2 cups sugar. 2 large eggs. 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt.